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NJ A4763

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

John DiMaio

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to calculate affordable housing obligations using a Statewide growth-share method based on residential and non-residential development growth over 10-year periods

  • Establishes New Jersey as one single housing region for determining low- and moderate-income housing needs, replacing the current multi-region approach

  • Growth-share calculations must include foreclosed and abandoned properties, exclude new housing starts during administrative rule gaps, and cannot exceed 5% of existing Statewide housing stock

  • Repeals sections 6 and 7 of P.L.2024, c.2 (C.52:27D-304.2 and 52:27D-304.3) concerning municipal present need and fair share housing obligation calculations

  • Directs the Commissioner of Community Affairs to adopt rules adjusting existing Fair Housing Act timelines to implement the new calculation method promptly

Legislative Description

Requires DCA to calculate affordable housing obligations on Statewide growth-share calculation method.

Housing

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

3/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing3/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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